Our sponsor, Fitzrovia Bicycles, on New Cavendish street (map and details here: http://www.uclucyclingclub.com/fitzrovia-bicycles.html). Many of their bikes are built around refurbished, steel frames, perfect for commuting and longer rides. Remember as soon as you join the club you can get 10% off in October! After October you can still get 5% off for the remainder of the year. You can also get 20% off accessories, perfect if you needed to get a lock (important in London!) or perhaps a bit of clothing when the weather turns colder.

Alternatively, join bike selling forums (https://www.facebook.com/groups/540916272611009/) or search Ebay. If you need any advice on what bike to get please do get in touch!

I’m not sure I can manage the distances / speeds

This is often a concern and we have taken time to rank all of our freshers’ rides with difficulty levels, so there should be a ride in there for everyone. The best thing to do is to turn up to the rides – you should be pleasantly surprised! There are Facebook events for all of the rides, so if you want to know exact distances and/or routes, then just post a question on the event. The monthly rides tend to be around the 50 mile mark, but we take things at a very leisurely pace. If you’re interested in training with the racing squad, get in touch with your race captain and they can give you advice on which group to join.

How can I arrange a ride?

When you join the club make sure you join our Facebook page! Whenever members are heading out for rides they post on the group.